Transport

NPA Receives largest container vessel to ever berth in Nigeria at Onne

By Foster Obi  

Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the successful berthing of the biggest Container vessel to ever call at any Nigerian port.

A statement signed by Jatto A Adams, General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications said that the MaersklineStardelhorn vessel with Length overall of 300 metres, width of 48 metres was received at the Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT), Onne in Rivers Stateat 1620 hourson Saturday, August 15, 2020, adding., “The vessel, which has a capacity of 9,971(TEUs) is a flagship from Singapore.”

According to the statement, “The vessel, which was brought in from Fairway Bouy Bonny with the aid of three Tugboats operated by three of the Authority’s pilots was received by Ports Manager of the Onne Ports, Mr. Alhasssan Abubakar.     “The Authority is delighted to state that the landmark arrival of the biggest gearless Maerskline vessel at the Onne Ports is a result of management’s determination to improve the patronage of the Eastern Ports.        “It is an indication of the fact that the Eastern Ports are equipped to receive all manner of vessels and an expansion of the options of consignees in the Eastern and northern parts of the country.           “The Management of the NPA congratulates its team at the Onne Ports. Management also appreciates all stakeholders at the Onne Ports for their cooperation towards seeing that the vessel berthed safely without any challenge.                  “The Authority assures of its commitment to ensuring that all ports locations in Nigeria work at their optimal capacity and the repositioning of Nigerian ports as the hub in the sub-region.”

Pix: MaersklineStardelhorn vessel